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[MEG&MINNIE]

Just thought I would pass on a space saving trip, unless of course you are going to purchase those space bags...I always roll my clothes instead of folding them, I can fit twice as much, and most of the time they don't come out all wrinkly..

Great idea !!!!

 

[teach36]

My story is a sad one with a happy ending, I hope. We planned a trip to Disney for early August but in late May my mom got sick. We had to fly my family across country to be with her (she died while we were there). We had to cancel our Disney trip because we spent all our money on our trip to see my mom. My children were heartbroken (we also were going to the beach for a week and had to cancel that as well) from losing their grandma and all their fun summer plans going down the tube. I also was unemployed this summer so money was tight. Now the semi-happy ending: I got a new job and my DH and I decided to re-book Disney. We didn't want my children to remember this summer as the worst one ever. We are going in two weeks. We also decided to surprise the kiddies. They think we are going on a 1 day road trip to who knows where. But really we are driving to Disney and staying for 7 days. I can't wait. It's become a great distraction from reality, planning this vacation and trying to keep myself from spoiling the surprise!!

 

[Looking4themouse]

My story is a sad one with a happy ending, I hope. We planned a trip to Disney for early August but in late May my mom got sick. We had to fly my family across country to be with her (she died while we were there). We had to cancel our Disney trip because we spent all our money on our trip to see my mom. My children were heartbroken (we also were going to the beach for a week and had to cancel that as well) from losing their grandma and all their fun summer plans going down the tube. I also was unemployed this summer so money was tight. Now the semi-happy ending: I got a new job and my DH and I decided to re-book Disney. We didn't want my children to remember this summer as the worst one ever. We are going in two weeks. We also decided to surprise the kiddies. They think we are going on a 1 day road trip to who knows where. But really we are driving to Disney and staying for 7 days. I can't wait. It's become a great distraction from reality, planning this vacation and trying to keep myself from spoiling the surprise!!

Oh that is so awesome, I'm so glad that you were able to do that, as well as sorry for your loss....

 

[mm42197]

My story is a sad one with a happy ending, I hope. We planned a trip to Disney for early August but in late May my mom got sick. We had to fly my family across country to be with her (she died while we were there). We had to cancel our Disney trip because we spent all our money on our trip to see my mom. My children were heartbroken (we also were going to the beach for a week and had to cancel that as well) from losing their grandma and all their fun summer plans going down the tube. I also was unemployed this summer so money was tight. Now the semi-happy ending: I got a new job and my DH and I decided to re-book Disney. We didn't want my children to remember this summer as the worst one ever. We are going in two weeks. We also decided to surprise the kiddies. They think we are going on a 1 day road trip to who knows where. But really we are driving to Disney and staying for 7 days. I can't wait. It's become a great distraction from reality, planning this vacation and trying to keep myself from spoiling the surprise!!

oh what a story! I'm so glad that you've been blessed among such hearache! The kids are going to besides themselves with excitement when they see where you and your DH have taken them! Enjoy your escape for reality and I'm truly sorry for your loss!

 

[mm42197]

Just thought I would pass on a space saving trip, unless of course you are going to purchase those space bags...I always roll my clothes instead of folding them, I can fit twice as much, and most of the time they don't come out all wrinkly..

thanks for the tip I was actually just thinking how I'm going to fit 10 days or stuff in the 2 suit cases I have??

 

[LMDisneygirl]

My story is a sad one with a happy ending, I hope. We planned a trip to Disney for early August but in late May my mom got sick. We had to fly my family across country to be with her (she died while we were there). We had to cancel our Disney trip because we spent all our money on our trip to see my mom. My children were heartbroken (we also were going to the beach for a week and had to cancel that as well) from losing their grandma and all their fun summer plans going down the tube. I also was unemployed this summer so money was tight. Now the semi-happy ending: I got a new job and my DH and I decided to re-book Disney. We didn't want my children to remember this summer as the worst one ever. We are going in two weeks. We also decided to surprise the kiddies. They think we are going on a 1 day road trip to who knows where. But really we are driving to Disney and staying for 7 days. I can't wait. It's become a great distraction from reality, planning this vacation and trying to keep myself from spoiling the surprise!!

I'm so sorry to hear about your losing your mom. I lost my grandma in May, so ((hugs)) to both of us. I'm SO HAPPY that you are able to now go and surprise your kids and have a great time at WDW. Enjoy!

 

[DrMomof3]

My story is a sad one with a happy ending, I hope. We planned a trip to Disney for early August but in late May my mom got sick. We had to fly my family across country to be with her (she died while we were there). We had to cancel our Disney trip because we spent all our money on our trip to see my mom. My children were heartbroken (we also were going to the beach for a week and had to cancel that as well) from losing their grandma and all their fun summer plans going down the tube. I also was unemployed this summer so money was tight. Now the semi-happy ending: I got a new job and my DH and I decided to re-book Disney. We didn't want my children to remember this summer as the worst one ever. We are going in two weeks. We also decided to surprise the kiddies. They think we are going on a 1 day road trip to who knows where. But really we are driving to Disney and staying for 7 days. I can't wait. It's become a great distraction from reality, planning this vacation and trying to keep myself from spoiling the surprise!!

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you have the most magical trip ever because it sounds like you could really use it!!!

Amanda

 

[teach36]

Thank you for all your kind words! LMDisneygirl: I'm sorry about your grandma

 

[kcjnz]

Is it REALLY 6 days?!?!?!?

 

[Disney_Jem]

Pop Century - August 27-September 9! Celebrating my 25th Birthday!

 

[Mindy5767]

So sorry for your loss Teach36. I'm glad that you were able to squeeze in that trip so the kids will be happy. I know that you're mom will be with you. You'll see little signs. I did.

 

[teach36]

So sorry for your loss Teach36. I'm glad that you were able to squeeze in that trip so the kids will be happy. I know that you're mom will be with you. You'll see little signs. I did.

So sweet Mindy, thank you. She's always in my thoughts and I have no doubt that in some way she helped me pull this one off!

 

[mickeysaver]

Park Hours changes happened again today for August.

http://www.disneytravelagents.com/S.../pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Operating_Calendar_aug.pdf

 

[Gipperland]

Teach36, I am so sorry that you had such a sad and hard year. It sounds like things are getting a little better. Congrats on the new job and being able to escape reality for a week, we all need that to heal.

 

[Gipperland]

We got our online check-in notice yesterday and soooo excited because that means we are in the single digits until we leave. OH NO, that means I better start to pack. 8 days and counting until we arrive at the BLT.

 

[ctlinscott]

12 hours until we leave!!!!

 

[Mindy5767]

Park Hours changes happened again today for August.

http://www.disneytravelagents.com/S.../pdf/ParkHours/WDW_Operating_Calendar_aug.pdf

what was the change? I quickly reviewed our week 11th through 19th and didn't see anything different? Were any hours extended?

 

[amitrat]

Hi - new to the boards. Staying at WL the 22 - 29 with DH, DD1 (5), DD2( 18 months), MIL, FIL, and BIL - it is the first trip for the girls - we can't wait!

 

[Alice-in-wonder]

 

[SweetMommy]

16 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!